Computer Compatibility question? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

XDeathangelZ · 10-23-2004, 05:40 PM

I plan on building a new computer on Newegg.com. I just want to ask if this build is compatible and if this setup is a good build. Thank you for taking your time to help.

Case:$65

KINGWIN Mutant X Silver/Gray Gaming Case With 420W Power Supply and clear acrylic window, Model "MTX425SW" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Case Type: Mid Tower Case
Color: Silver/Gray
Material: Steel
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 2/5 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: 2 x USB2.0, 2 x Audio, 1 x IEEE1394
Power Supply: 420W
Cooling System: 1 x 80mm rear fan, 1 x 80mm front fan, 1 x 80mm LED side fan
Motherboard Compatibility: Baby AT, Micro ATX, ATX
Dimensions: 16.2" x 7.9" x 20"(HxWxD)
Features: Exclusive Mutant X front panel design, 2 front blue led lights

Motherboard:$63

ASUS "P4S800" SiS648FX Chipset Motherboard for Intel Socket 478 CPU -RETAIL

Specifications:
Supported CPU: Intel Pentium 4(HT)/Celeron Processors
Chipset: SiS 648FX + SiS 963L
FSB: 800/533/400MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM support DDR400/333/266/200 Max 3GB(2x DIMM for DDR400/333 only)
IDE: 2x UltraDMA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 5x PCI, 1 x Wi-Fi
Ports: 2xPS2,1xCOM,1xLPT,SPDIF Out,6xUSB2.0(Rear 4),1xLAN,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: AD1980 6-Channel Codec
Onboard LAN: 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet
Form Factor: ATX

Processor:$189

Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0E GHz 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading Technology - Retail

Specifications:
Model: Intel Pentium 4 w/ Hyper Threading
Core: Prescott
Operating Frequency: 3.0GHz
FSB: 800MHz
Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0E GHz 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading Technology - Retail
Specifications:
Model: Intel Pentium 4 w/ Hyper Threading
Core: Prescott
Operating Frequency: 3.0GHz
FSB: 800MHz
Cache: L1/12K+16K; L2/1MB
Voltage: 1.25V - 1.525V
Process: 0.09Micron
Socket: Socket 478
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2,
Warranty: 3-year MFG

Memory:$235

Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, (Twin Pack) 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail

Specifications:
Manufacturer: Corsair
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2-3-3-6 T1
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: two 64M x 64 -Bit
Special Features: With Platinum Heat Spreader
Warranty: Lifetime

Video Card:$115

Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, (Twin Pack) 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail

Specifications:
Manufacturer: Corsair
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2-3-3-6 T1
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: two 64M x 64 -Bit
Special Features: With Platinum Heat Spreader
Warranty: Lifetime

Hard Drive: $89
Samsung 160GB 7200RPM Hard Drive, Model SP1614N, OEM Drive Only

Specifications:
Capacity: 160GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: IDE Ultra ATA133
Features: Fluid Dynamic Bearing Spindle Motor Technology
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Remark: OEM Drive Only

Optical Drive: $25
ASUS Beige 16X DVD-ROM/ 48X CD-ROM Drive, Model DVD-E616P2, OEM

Specifications:
Color: Biege
Read Speed: 48X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: E-IDE/ATAPI
Buffer: 512 KB
Data Transfer Rate: DVD: 16X max 21640 KB/s, CD: 48X max 7200 KB/s
OS Supported: Windows 98/2000/ME/NT/XP, DOS6.XX, Linux
Features: FlextraLink, Buffer Underrun Errors Prevention Technology; FlextraSpeed, Optimal Writing Speed Adjustment Technology
Packaging: OEM (see pictures for details)

Total:$790

Goaliexam · 10-24-2004, 03:04 PM

You made a copy/paste error with the video card, but from what you have posted there shouldn't be any incompatibility problems. The keys for compatibility are making sure the motherboard and CPU "socket" matches and that the motherboard supports the speed of the RAM.

Lasereth · 10-24-2004, 03:15 PM

Looks good! Fix the videocard error though!

-Lasereth

10-23-2004, 05:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
XDeathangelZ Upright	Computer Compatibility question? I plan on building a new computer on Newegg.com. I just want to ask if this build is compatible and if this setup is a good build. Thank you for taking your time to help. Case:$65 KINGWIN Mutant X Silver/Gray Gaming Case With 420W Power Supply and clear acrylic window, Model "MTX425SW" -RETAIL Specifications: Case Type: Mid Tower Case Color: Silver/Gray Material: Steel Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 2/5 (external/internal) Expansion Slots: 7 Front Ports: 2 x USB2.0, 2 x Audio, 1 x IEEE1394 Power Supply: 420W Cooling System: 1 x 80mm rear fan, 1 x 80mm front fan, 1 x 80mm LED side fan Motherboard Compatibility: Baby AT, Micro ATX, ATX Dimensions: 16.2" x 7.9" x 20"(HxWxD) Features: Exclusive Mutant X front panel design, 2 front blue led lights Motherboard:$63 ASUS "P4S800" SiS648FX Chipset Motherboard for Intel Socket 478 CPU -RETAIL Specifications: Supported CPU: Intel Pentium 4(HT)/Celeron Processors Chipset: SiS 648FX + SiS 963L FSB: 800/533/400MHz RAM: 3x DIMM support DDR400/333/266/200 Max 3GB(2x DIMM for DDR400/333 only) IDE: 2x UltraDMA 133 up to 4 Devices Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 5x PCI, 1 x Wi-Fi Ports: 2xPS2,1xCOM,1xLPT,SPDIF Out,6xUSB2.0(Rear 4),1xLAN,Audio Ports Onboard Audio: AD1980 6-Channel Codec Onboard LAN: 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Form Factor: ATX Processor:$189 Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0E GHz 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading Technology - Retail Specifications: Model: Intel Pentium 4 w/ Hyper Threading Core: Prescott Operating Frequency: 3.0GHz FSB: 800MHz Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0E GHz 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading Technology - Retail Specifications: Model: Intel Pentium 4 w/ Hyper Threading Core: Prescott Operating Frequency: 3.0GHz FSB: 800MHz Cache: L1/12K+16K; L2/1MB Voltage: 1.25V - 1.525V Process: 0.09Micron Socket: Socket 478 Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, Warranty: 3-year MFG Memory:$235 Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, (Twin Pack) 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail Specifications: Manufacturer: Corsair Speed: DDR400(PC3200) Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM Error Checking: Non-ECC Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered Cas Latency: 2-3-3-6 T1 Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s Organization: two 64M x 64 -Bit Special Features: With Platinum Heat Spreader Warranty: Lifetime Video Card:$115 Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, (Twin Pack) 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail Specifications: Manufacturer: Corsair Speed: DDR400(PC3200) Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM Error Checking: Non-ECC Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered Cas Latency: 2-3-3-6 T1 Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s Organization: two 64M x 64 -Bit Special Features: With Platinum Heat Spreader Warranty: Lifetime Hard Drive: $89 Samsung 160GB 7200RPM Hard Drive, Model SP1614N, OEM Drive Only Specifications: Capacity: 160GB Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms Buffer: 8MB Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM Interface: IDE Ultra ATA133 Features: Fluid Dynamic Bearing Spindle Motor Technology Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years Remark: OEM Drive Only Optical Drive: $25 ASUS Beige 16X DVD-ROM/ 48X CD-ROM Drive, Model DVD-E616P2, OEM Specifications: Color: Biege Read Speed: 48X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM Interface: E-IDE/ATAPI Buffer: 512 KB Data Transfer Rate: DVD: 16X max 21640 KB/s, CD: 48X max 7200 KB/s OS Supported: Windows 98/2000/ME/NT/XP, DOS6.XX, Linux Features: FlextraLink, Buffer Underrun Errors Prevention Technology; FlextraSpeed, Optimal Writing Speed Adjustment Technology Packaging: OEM (see pictures for details) Total:$790

10-24-2004, 03:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	Looks good! Fix the videocard error though! -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

10-24-2004, 03:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Goaliexam Upright	You made a copy/paste error with the video card, but from what you have posted there shouldn't be any incompatibility problems. The keys for compatibility are making sure the motherboard and CPU "socket" matches and that the motherboard supports the speed of the RAM.